Pouring spout



H. L. STRONGSUN.

POURING SPOUT.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 26,1920.

1,405,638 Patented Feb 7, 1922.

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HERMAN L. STRONGSON OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, ASSIGNO'R TO LOEB-STRONGSON CORPORATION, OF NEW YORK, N. Y., A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

POURING SPOUT.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 7, 1922.

Application filed July 26, 1920. Serial No. 399,213.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HERMAN L. STRoNG- SON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Pouring Spouts, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to pouring spouts for decanting liquids from cans, and more particularly to improvements in pouring spouts.

An object of the invention is to produce an improved type of pouring and decanting device Which is easily cleaned, is sanitary, and furthermore which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture; and one which also serves the purpose of a can opener to cut a large opening in a can.

One practical example of a pouring spout, representing my invention, is illustrated in the attached drawings, wherein:

Fi ure 1 shows a longitudinal section of the evice; and Figure 2 shows it in elevation anchored to a can, the can being in section to disclose the way in which the spout so effectively clamps itself on the can, to form a liquid proof joint. &

Figure 3 shows a bottom view of Figure 2; and Figure 1 shows a bottom view of a can which has been punctured or cutv ope'n blade of the spout with said spout removed.

Figure 5 shows a modified one piece constructiongpreferably used in the manufacture ofiiouring spouts.

With further reference to the drawings,

' there is shown a tubular body 6 open at each end, and provided with a hinged cover 7 which conveniently opens and closes to expedite the use of the pouring spout. It is practical to make the upper end of the tubular body rectangular and also form it smaller than the central body portion so as to produce a shapely and neat appearing household utility. This construction simplifies the fitting on of cover 7, and likewise provides flat surface which permits the users hand to gain a firm grip on the device so as to push it into a can top. The lower end of the tubular body is preferably shaped in the form of a cylinder, and a flange 8 is formed on the shoulder to rovide a recess "which receives a similarly s aped blade and gasket.

A blade 10 is made cylindrical in form with a flange 9 turned outwardly on the up- .per edge. This flange is firmly seated with in the flange 8 of the tubular part 6, and by a spinnin or swedging process during the COIII/SG ,o manufacture, the outer part 8 is firmly set up against the inner part 9 In this way the two main members 6 and 10 are joined together to constitute the pourlng spout. A gasket 11 is pressed into the space formed by the flange 8, and makes the spout fit onto a can with a liquid proof con- 1 motion.

The tubular blade has oppositely disposed puncturing points 12. Cutting edges 13 extend upwardly from the points on one side of the.cylindrical blade to form a flat noncutting edge or surface 14, while on the other side of the tubular body the edges 13 recede'from the points 12 and interesect to make a cut-out point 15. The cut-out corner 15 and non-cutting edge 14 are about oppositely disposed; and. it is noted that the edge 14:, since it is designed to not cut through the can top, is located above the cut-out point 15 and just below the exposed surface of the gasket so that it will bend and force downwardly the tin section which the cutter blade severs from the can top.

Struck-out points or barbs 17 are formed in the tubular blade 10 and made opposite one the other, and being disposed relatively close to the gasket. The barbs or points have gradually inclined edges which allow them to slip over the edges of the cut tin top as later explained. It is the preferred the can until the cut-out point 15 passes.

clear through the metal can top. The nonv cutting edge does not cut through the metal and hence leaves a small uncut neck B to hold the cut top C intact with the can top D. i

The pouring spout is now given a slight turn which causes the barbs 17 to tightly ing made in the can, thus leaving a large unobstructed hole cut through which the contents of a can may pour.

The heaviest liquids findready egress through the large opening made in the can and through the large unobstructed opening through the pouring spout.

This type of pouring spout has the advanta e of the large passageway through the b ade and tube, and there is no cutting blade or bar disposed in the path of liquid flow such as hinders other less improved spouts. This design of pouring spout is easier to wash and clean than others and fills a household utility need where canned foods and substances of all kinds are used. It likewise may be used for cutting round holes in cans or other objects as explained and shown in the drawings.

The pouring spout shown in Figure 5 is constructed from a single tubular member 20 and has the puncturing points, and characteristic features of the other type spout. Its gasket 11 is held in a suitable flanged ring 21 which is pressed, soldered, or other.- wise anchored on the tube 20.

Having described the invention, claims are made therefor as follows:

I A pouring spout through which liquids may be decanted, comprising a tubular member, a cutting blade made on the member and having edges which converge to make oppositely disposed puncturing points, the said cutting blade made with a sharp outout corner to produce a cut in a container, the said blade having a dull non-cutting edge formed oppositely to the cut-out corner to force downwardly the out part of the container in such a manner that the said out part is forced out of the pouring spout, a gasket to make a sealed joint between the pouring spout and container, and lugs to engage the edges of the container to hold the gasket and pouring spout in position after the out part is forced out of the pouring spout.

In witness whereof I hereunto afiix In name this 23rd day of July, 1920, in the city of New York.

HERMAN L. STRONGSON. 

